Mercedes-Benz

Hayes Roscrea 00-TN-6032, Mehan Court Portlaoise, 16-05-2017

20000TN006032-2017_05160003 Todays less usual visitor was this fairly tidy Merc midi, seen waiting between workings.

Hookways Holidays MIA814, Milton St Nottingham, 06-05-1990

MIA814-1990_05060001 I believe this is a Jonckheere bodied Mercedes-Benz O303, but I cannot find any evidence to corroborate that! It is seen in Nottingham in 1990. The company folded in 2011. Edited to add : Thanks to Andrew Webster on the Facebook group Friends of the PSV Circle, I can now add a full history. The strange fact is, it came to Ireland and worked for a spell with one of my local operators, Skieve Bloom! It is a Mercedes 0303 with Jonckheere Bermuda body. New as NFJ 368W to Trathens 4/81, it moved to Leeroy, Brentwood 4/84 and was rergistered MIA 814 in 12/85. The next move was to Roberts, Ballachulish in 7/86, then Hookways in 7/87. It moved to Ireland with O'Connor, Kilbritain in 3/94, gaining the number 81-C-1209. A move to Slieve Bloom, Mountmellick followed in 4/98, before ending up with Bernard Kavanagh, Urlingford in 3/00. It was scrapped on their premises in 11/00.

Your Bus 3013, Maid Marian Way Nottingham, 22-02-2014

3013-2014_02220042 The latest competitor on the former Barton trunk route to Derby. Your Bus - or Dunn Motor Traction - is the latest effort by a member of the Dunn family to operate buses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, after the original Dunn-Line was sold to Veolia.

Your Bus 3021, Tollhouse Hill Island, 22-02-2014

3021-2014_02220090 Operating on the Citylink express service to Derby, this Mercedes 0530 Citaro catches the sun as it turns off Upper Parliament St. This service competed with trentbartons Red Arrow service, but uses low floor vehicles rather than coaches. Since this photo was taken, Your Bus have cancelled this service.

Your Bus 3032, Angel Row Nottingham, 22-02-2014

3032-2014_02220123 This Y36 is seen on it way to Chilwell. Formed by a member of the Dunn family, of former Dunn-Line fame (or infamy?!), the company uses Citaros on a range of competitive services and council tendered routes.

TrentBarton 693, Milton St Nottingham, 22-02-2014

693-2014_02220129 Mercedes Citaro 693 is seen on the Calverton Connection, a route which consolidated several former Barton services and competed strongly with NCT 58 as far as Arnold. This vehicle was originally numbered 801, and since this was taken has been renumbered 901; a coincidence in that the Darts that launched the brand back in the 1990s were 901-906.

Barrys Coaches 07-C-3545, Cork Railway Station, 01-08-2014

20070C 003545-2014_08010011 This Mercedes 0814D is seen waiting for tourists travelling with Railtours Ireland from Dublin, doubtless on the way to Blarney and other tourist hotspots! Chassis Builder : Mercedes-Benz Chassis Type : O814D Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Dublin Coach 04-KE-16279, Corcorans Portlaoise, 06-10-2014

20040KE016279-2014_10060009 In Dublin Coach livery but with Limerick Special Olympic markings, this Citaro bendies are apparently stored at Portlaoise. Any previous identity information would be appreciated! Edited : Now confirmed as the former LX04LBV of East London. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Dublin Coach 03-KE-16228, Corcorans Portlaoise, 06-10-2014

20030KE016228-2014_10060010 In Dublin Coach livery but with Limerick Special Olympic markings, this Citaro bendy is apparently stored at Portlaoise. Any previous identity information would be appreciated! Edited : vehicle now confirmed as former LK53FBD of Centrewest. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

M&A Coaches 07-C-5506, James Fintan Lawlor Ave Portlaoise, 21-04-2015

20070C0005506-2015_04210005 Having arrived from Durrow on the NTA sponsored service along the N77, this coach pulls around the Dublin coach to complete its run to Portlaoise hospital. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Slieve Bloom 98-LS-3119, James Fintan Lawlor Ave Portlaoise, 21-04-2015

19980LS003119-2015_04210009 Deputising on a local Town Link service for the more usual Solo, this Mercedes is seen between trips outside Laois Shopping Centre. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Broughan (Cabra) 01-D-97482, James Fintan Lawlor Ave Portlaoise, 23-04-2015

20010D 097482-2015_04230002 This Mercedes is a regular in Portlaoise, apparently operating some sort of community service. The body is by Leicester Coach Builders. It is seen in the car park after dropping its customers. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Nash Minibus Hire 141-WX-627, James Fintan Lawlor Ave Portlaoise, 23-04-2015

Still looking pristine is this Mervedes of Nash Minibus Hire of Wexford. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating : 2015_04230010

Slieve Bloom 98-LS-3119, James Fintan Lawlor Ave Portlaoise, 23-04-2015

19980LS003119-2015_04230012 Still deputising for a Solo, this O814 is on the service to Tullamore via Portarlington. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Nash Minibus Hire 141-WX-627, James Fintan Lawlor Ave Portlaoise, 23-04-2015

20141WX000627-2015_04230021 Another view of the pride of the Nash fleet while its passengers shop in metropoltan Portlaoise! Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

M&A Coaches 08-KK-3714, James Fintan Lawlor Ave Portlaoise, 28-04-2015

08KK3714-2015_04280013 M&A Coaches operate the 828 on behalf of the NTA, providing a service along the N77 to towns now bypassed by Bus Éireann. This Mercedes has arrived in time to provide a connection onto the Bus Éireann X12 into Dublin. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Cuchulain Travel 01-LS-1997, Corcorans Portlaoise,

20010LS001997-2015_04300024 Seen in Corcorans yard presumably in for maintenance is this Mercedes midi. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Galvin 11-C-4297, Cobh, 19-05-2015

20110C 004297-2015_05190023 This Unvi-bodied Mercedes emerges from Lower Road prior to turning to drop passengers off at The Queenstown Story exhibition centre. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Barrys 06-D-43786, Cobh, 19-05-2015

20060D 043786-2015_05190024 Marked up for the UCC Park & Ride, but presumeably surplus to requirements as the university winds down for the Summer break, this Barrys Mercedes waits for its next working. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Mike Deane 07-KY-2748, Cobh, 19-05-2015

20070KY002748-2015_05190025 With the remaining drops of water from the heavy shower which had just passed over clearly visible on the windscreen, Mike Deane's Mercedes 1523L waits for its customers to finish their look round Cobh. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

John Healy 07-WH-1232, Cobh, 19-05-2015

20070WH001232-2015_05190030 Having made the journey from Westmeath, this Mercedes midi rests while its passengers enjoy the delights of Cobh. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Murray 09-MN-276, Cobh, 19-05-2015

20090MN000279-2015_05190031 Another Westmeath visitor rests while its passengers explore this historic port town. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Fennessy 07-TS-3875, Cobh Railway Station, 19-05-2015

20070TS003875-2015_05190039 A smaller coach, but obviously the passengers have plenty of luggage! Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

O'Grady (Dublin) 05-D-39965, O'Connell St Dublin, 06-06-2015

20050D 039965-2015_06060022 This Mercedes 0814 is seen passing south along O'Connell St. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Cityscape 142-KE-1188, O'Connell St Dublin, 06-06-2015

20142KE001188-2015_06060026 The new kid on the block in city sightseeing terms is this Dublin Coach operation, branded as Dublin Cityscape. A batch of these Mercedes Tousimos started the service in the winter period, stessing the luxury coach angle, although open top double deckers and heritage vehicles have since appeared on the service. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

Slieve Bloom 99-CE-1755, Grattan St Portlaoise, 23-06-2015

19990CE001755-2015_06230001 Seen parked up between workings is this Mercedes 412 carrying destination papers for the Portarlington Townlink service. It is unusual to see this vehicle on such services, given that it has a manual door - normally used are O814s or Optare Solos. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :

First Aircoach 08-D-67697, Dublin Airport, 24-06-2015

20080D 0676972015_06240033 This Citaro bendy is seen liveried for and operating on the DAA Car Park shuttle services.

M&A Coaches 02-KY-10142, Midway Services Portlaoise, 25-06-2015

20020KY010142-2015_06250007 Parked up while the driver takes his/her break. Chassis Builder : Chassis Type : Chassis No : Body Builder : Body Style : Body No : Seating :